Onion 'Prince F1'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Prince F1'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Prince F1 is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Planting Prince F1 in loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Prince F1 from seed

Sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Prince F1 about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Prince F1

As Prince F1 is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Prince F1

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.